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S550 AFS

1998 Yamaha XVZ1300

Orange Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,704 mi
Last recorded19,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVZ130021,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 AFS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVZ1300
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2025 19,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 19,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 19,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Front tyre showing signs of ageing recommend replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2019 19,491 miles

Front Front tyre sidewall showing signs of decay

Pass 20 Oct 2018 19,433 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,771 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,363 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVZ1300?

Based on 4,038 MOT tests across 370 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
745
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
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S550 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 in Orange with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVZ1300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S550 AFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVZ1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVZ1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S550 AFS registered?

S550 AFS is a 1998 Yamaha XVZ1300, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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